Atty. Leigh Hilton
Leigh Hilton has helped over 6,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators. She has also helped over 350 implement the plans that she has prepared after the death of a loved one and helped over 1,200 families implement the plans prepared by other attorneys.
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About Leigh Hilton at a glance
Leigh Hilton is a Principal based in Denton, Texas, practicing at Leigh Hilton, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law, and military. Admitted to practice in Texas (1993). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of North Texas (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Wealth Counsel, Denton County Bar Association (Member, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Section) State Bar of Texas (Member, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section) State Bar College Texas Bankers Association. Serands clients in Denton, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Leigh Hilton has helped over 6,000 families protect the assets that they leave to loved ones from divorce, creditors, lawsuits and predators
- She has also helped over 350 implement the plans that she has prepared after the death of a loved one and helped over 1,200 families implement the plans prepared by other attorneys
- She is the author of the book Who Gets Your Stuff When You Die and a frequent speaker
- She has given over 400 speeches to various organizations and groups
- She is an Accredited Estate Planner®
- She would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss how to protect your family
- She has over 24 years of legal experience in the practice areas of Estate Planning and Probate
- She routinely prepares simple estate plans as well as very complicated Wills and Trusts for high wealth individuals
- Whether your estate is large or small, simple or complex, Leigh would welcome the opportunity to meet with you to discuss your estate planning needs
- Leigh also helps with Special Needs, Medicaid, and Veterans’ planning
- Leigh was born in Dallas and grew up in Denton
- She attended the University of North Texas where she earned a Bachelor of Science, graduating with honors in 1989
- She earned her law degree at the South Texas College of Law in Houston, TX, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1992
- She has been married for 29 years and is the mother of two boys
- She is a member of the Wealth Counsel, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, and Elder Counsel
- Leigh Hilton is proud to provide legal counsel rooted in Christian values
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Leigh Hilton's Areas of Practice
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Leigh Hilton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Leigh Hilton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
Leigh Hilton is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Texas →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Denton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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